Dr. Dale Ladd

Optometrist​​​​​​​

Dr. Ladd has been in private practice in Batesville since 1995. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, making him a board-certified optometric physician. He is a graduate of Arkansas State University and the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tennessee where he received the award for Outstanding Clinician. He was also awarded Young O.D. of the Year in 2000.

​​​​​​​Dr. Ladd enjoys spending time with his wife, Teresa, and their children and grandchildren. His favorite thing to do is spend time outdoors hunting and fishing. He has a love for duck hunting and enjoys sharing that love with others.

Dr. Emily Smith

Optometrist​​​​​​​

Dr. Smith joined Ladd Eye Center as an associate in 2018. She grew up in Batesville and graduated with honors from the University of Central Arkansas. She then graduated from the Southern College of Optometry as a Doctor of Optometry in 2014. She is a member of the American Optometric Association and the Arkansas Optometric Association. Dr. Smith sees patients of all ages and is especially interested in specialty contact lens fittings for conditions like keratoconus and high prescriptions.

Dr. Smith is a member of the Batesville Rotary Club where she served as president from 2022-2023. She is also a board member for North Arkansas Dance Theater. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, traveling, and fishing. She is married to Kevin, who also grew up in Batesville, and they have two sons.

Jamie

Optician

Jamie Kimmer is our Dispensary Manager and one of our opticians. Jamie has been with our office since September 2003. She loves to help our patients with the most cutting edge lens and the most current frame styles. Jamie is the mother of two adult children and a fur baby, Gypsy. She loves spending time with family and friends! Jamie loves being outdoors hiking, rafting, and spending time at the lake.

Velvet

Licensed Optician

Velvet Prewitt is a Licensed Optician and has been with our office since January 2015. She has been in the optical industry since 1986. Velvet keeps updated on the latest lens technology and frame trends. Velvet and her husband Dale enjoy spending time with their dogs and enjoy working in their yard. On a summer Sunday afternoon you might find them driving their old Jeep down an old country road.

Irma

Optician

Irma Lopez is our newest optician. She has been with our office since November 2021. Irma is our only bilingual employee and she manages our optical lab. Irma is not afraid to take on any job responsibility that is handed to her. She loves spending time with her family, especially her niece and nephew.

Leslie

Front Desk

Our receptionist is Leslie McGee. She has been with our practice since September 2020. Leslie can help you with scheduling appointments and checking to see how your insurance pays for your vision needs. If you have any questions regarding an appointment or insurance just give her a call. Leslie has a son that loves playing all sports. She enjoys spending time with her family on the lake.

Jeanne

Optometric Technician

Jeanne Pugh is one of our optometric technicians. She will help with your pre-testing and enter all of your information into our electronic health records before the doctor sees you for your appointment. Jeanne has been with our practice since December 2020. She is the mother of 3 and enjoys baking and spending time with her family.

Baylee

Optometric Technician

Baylee Meeks is our newest optometric technician and has quickly become a tremendous asset to our office. Baylee enjoys spending time with dogs, family and friends. She loves movies and reading books.

Katy

Insurance/Billing Specialist

Katy Salter is instrumental in getting our insurance claims filed and coding completed in each patient's chart. She has been with our office since February 2020. Katy does not hesitate to take on any new task in our office. She is the mother of 6. Katy and her husband, Josh, enjoy spending time with their family and church family. They enjoy dirt track racing and the many after school activities and sports their children are involved in. Katy loves going to her son's college baseball games.

Terri

Office Administrator/Licensed Optician

Our office administrator is Terri Armstrong. She has been with our office since August 1999. Terri is a Licensed Optician. She enjoys helping our patients with their vision needs whether it's regarding glasses, contact lenses, or insurance. Please call Terri if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions for our office. Terri is the mother of two adult children and the Nanny to two of the sweetest grandchildren. Stop by her office and she would love to show you pictures of their sweet faces!